The Best Resorts in Kauai, Hawaii

Sheraton Kauai Resort

• This beachfront resort is along the shores of Poipu Beach in Kauai. Beach and Ocean wing accommodations face the sea, while Garden Wing rooms overlook acres of grass, flowers, and waterfalls. Upon arrival at the Sheraton, you'll enter a room or suite with Hawaiian snacks, gift baskets, wine, cheese and flowers. If you want to relax in the water but need a break from the ocean, you can choose between pools by the ocean or garden, then enjoy a luau hosted by the resort. The Oasis Bar and Grill and The Point Cocktails are just two of the on-site amenities providing refreshments all day long, and the fitness center is open 24 hours to help you work off the extra pounds.

  Sheraton Kauai Resort
  2440 Hoonani Road
  Poipu Beach, Koloa, HI 96756
  808-742-1661
  sheraton-kauai.com/

Hanalei Bay Resort

• This resort sprawls across 22 acres and overlooks the Hanalei Bay. As you stroll through the grounds, you'll encounter gardens, waterfalls and cascading pools. Best of all, you'll have access to the white sand beaches of Hanalei Bay. Your condo hotel room has a front-row view of the beach, and when you're in the mood for some resort entertainment, you can choose among eight tennis courts, two swimming pools, a hot tub, or the Happy Talk Lounge. Nearby, there's golf and shopping aplenty.

  Hanalei Bay Resort
  5380 Honoiki Road
  Princeville, HI 96722
  808-826-6522
  hanaleibayresort.com/resinfo

The Grand Hyatt Resort and Spa

• The Grand Hyatt Resort and Spa in Kauai offers garden, mountain, and of course, ocean view rooms and suites with private balconies. You'll find luxury at your fingertips here, with pampering at the Anara Spa, an on-site golf course, baby-sitting services, more than 1 dozen restaurant and lounge options, and lushly landscaped courtyards to wander through. Traditional luaus here will guarantee meeting a tropical fix, while nightly live jazz will soothe your troubles away.

  Grand Hyatt Resort and Spa
  1571 Poipu Road
  Koloa, HI, 96756
  808-742-1234
  kauai.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp